Jim Parsons



First NameJim
Middle NameJoseph
Last NameParsons
Age38
Date of BirthMarch 24, 1973
BirthplaceHouston, Texas
Height6' 2" (188 cm)
BuildSlim
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorBrown - Light
Star SignAries
EthnicityWhite
NationalityAmerican
High SchoolKlein Oak High School
UniversityUniversity of Houston
University of San Diego
Occupation CategoryActor
Claim to FamePlaying Sheldon on The Big Bang Theory
PetsOtis (Dog)
Rufus (Dog)

James Joseph "Jim" Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American television and film actor. He is best known for playing Sheldon Cooper on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, with his performance often cited as a significant reason for the program's success. He has received several awards for his performance, including the Television Critics Association award for the highest individual achievements in comedy, the National Association of Broadcasters Television Chairman's Award for a significant breakthrough in a specific art discipline, the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.


Lucy Rank
#852
to be the LucyWho "Star of the Day"


Filmography

Selected Jim Parsons film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

2011
Crane

2011
Cooler
Prince

2009
Draven

2009
Nightmare

2007
Spim

2007
Jimmy Pea

2007
Caleb

2007
Sheldon Cooper

2006
Receptionist

2006
Classmate

2005
Oliver

2005
The King's Inn
Sidney

2004
Tim

2004
Taste
Kris

2004
Why Blitt?
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2003
Casting assistant

2000
Ed
Chet

1999
Sheldon Cooper

1999
Rob Holbrook

Soundtrack Credits






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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Comedy Series
Jim Parsons
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Jim Parsons
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor – Comedy Series (2001–2025)
Jim Parsons
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy (2010–2029)
Jim Parsons